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Author Topic: My bike seems kinda loose in the corners  (Read 1323 times)
HotRod
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« on: December 26, 2010, 09:59:38 AM »

 Not sure if it's just me trying to dip too low in the corners or what,or maybe riding her daily I'm noticing thing I wouldn't normally worry about. Just fells loose,idk,I guess I'll start checking torque on the nuts and bolts,air pressure ect.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2010, 10:10:11 AM »

Air pressure in the rear tire and/or worn out shock rear bushings would be my guess.  

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Westsider
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« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2010, 10:19:15 AM »

Whats kind of tires ?  Shocked  Are you getting to ride this weekend? cooldude
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Tundra
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« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2010, 11:05:51 AM »

Start with simple...check your tire pressure. I check mine every week. With the fluctuation in temperature lately, could be that simple. Then take a looksie at your shock bushings.
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« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2010, 11:45:02 AM »

Air pressure in the rear tire and/or worn out shock rear bushings would be my guess.
+1.  Get the urethane VTX or other urethane bushings offered by a forum member.
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« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2010, 11:53:36 AM »

Worn Shock Bushings will give you a 'wallowing' feeling, like not being able to hold yer arc through the turn...

Look at the upper shock bolt.  It should be dead center in the shock eye...  If not, yer bushings are worn.

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